How severe is CVE-2022-38196?

CVE-2022-38196 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38196 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38196?

CVE-2022-38196 affects Esri Arcgis Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38196?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-38196 published?

CVE-2022-38196 was published on 2022-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38196

CVE-2022-38196 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Esri Arcgis Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Esri Arcgis Server
Published: 2022-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Esri ArcGIS Server versions 10.9.1 and prior have a path traversal vulnerability that may result in a denial of service by allowing a remote, authenticated attacker to overwrite internal ArcGIS Server directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38196?: Esri ArcGIS Server versions 10.9.1 and prior have a path traversal vulnerability that may result in a denial of service by allowing a remote, authenticated attacker to overwrite internal ArcGIS Server directory.
How severe is CVE-2022-38196?: CVE-2022-38196 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38196 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38196?: CVE-2022-38196 affects Esri Arcgis Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38196?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38196 published?: CVE-2022-38196 was published on 2022-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/administration/administration/arcgis-server-security-2022-update-1-patch

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:esri:arcgis_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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